Pork and Beef Barbecue

Name: Pork and Beef Barbecue
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 6 h
Total time: 6 h 15 min
Yield: 12 servings.
Ingredients: 1 can (6 ounces) tomato paste; 1/2 cup packed brown sugar; 1/4 cup chili powder; 1/4 cup cider vinegar; 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce; 1 teaspoon salt; 1-1/2 pounds beef stew meat, cut into 3/4-inch cubes; 1-1/2 pounds pork chop suey meat or pork tenderloin, cut into 3/4-inch cubes; 3 medium green peppers, chopped; 2 large onions, chopped; 12 sandwich buns, split; Lettuce and tomatoes, optional

It's the combination of beef stew meat and tender pork that keeps friends and family asking for these tangy sandwiches. Add a little lettuce and tomato for a crisp contrast. —Corbin Detgen, Buchanan, Michigan

Ingredients

1 can (6 ounces) tomato paste
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup chili powder
1/4 cup cider vinegar
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon salt
1-1/2 pounds beef stew meat, cut into 3/4-inch cubes
1-1/2 pounds pork chop suey meat or pork tenderloin, cut into 3/4-inch cubes
3 medium green peppers, chopped
2 large onions, chopped
12 sandwich buns, split
Lettuce and tomatoes, optional

Directions

In a 5-qt. slow cooker, combine the first six ingredients. Stir in beef, pork, green peppers and onions. Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or until meat is tender.
Shred meat with two forks. Serve on buns, with lettuce and tomatoes if desired.

Nutrition Facts

1 sandwich: 444 calories, 12g fat (4g saturated fat), 69mg cholesterol, 684mg sodium, 52g carbohydrate (17g sugars, 3g fiber), 32g protein.

Originally published as Pork and Beef Barbecue in Taste of Home April/May 2001

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Corwin44

Jul 10, 2017

I'm giving this recipe five stars because it was delicious and really easy to throw together. I wasn't sure how it was going to turn out because it seemed like a lot of peppers. However, I trusted the other reviewers who said it worked and it really did. I used two green peppers and one red. I kept everything else the same. I used the full 1/4 cup of chili powder and it wasn't too spice at all. Actually we ended up spreading a horseradish cream sauce on the sandwiches which was wonderful. I used lettuce but no tomato. I served it with coleslaw. My grocery store had both pork and beef stew meat, so I used this. It was done in 6 hours on low heat. I will be making again.
Cklee1403

Apr 29, 2015

This was very easy and tasted great. It also made the house smell great while cooking . I used a frozen pepper and onion blend. We don't like spicy food so instead of chilli powder I used mild chilli seasoning.i served it with slaw, baked beans and a pickle.
Maureenbriggs

Apr 26, 2015

This recipe was very good. I followed the recipe exactly and the meat was tender after 6 hours in the slow cooker on low. I love green pepper and onion and this recipe calls for a lot of each. I was nervous to add that large amount but it worked! My husband, myself and our 26-year old son loved it.
bnrudy

Apr 25, 2015

This was easy and good, It called for 3 green peppers, We don't care for bell peppers so I used anaheim pepper less chili powder next time I think I'll use cubanelle pepper, they are very hard to find were we live
sg11505

Dec 1, 2010

I am still surprised that I made Barbecue and didn't use sauce from a jar or bottle since this was my first time making it myself. My husband and I both enjoyed it and I will be making it again. I went a little light on the chili powder since I don't like spicy and it had just enough kick for me. Too much for my 3.5 yr old though. Super Easy!!!
s_pants

Jun 12, 2010

I was a little concerned that this wouldn't turn out good when I was making it and that it would be too spicy for my 1 and 4 year olds. But it was very good and they both liked it, too. It was a simple and easy recipe to make.